1. I have heard learned Additional Public Prosecutor Mr. K. L. Pandya for the applicant and learned advocate Mr. Hakim for the respondent.
2. Present application, under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, has been filed for condonation of delay of 57 days, caused in filing the criminal appeal, challenging the judgment and order of acquittal dated 09/07/2012, passed in Criminal Case No. 309 of 2008 by learned Principal Civil Judge and Judicial Magistrate First Class, Manavadar.
3. The delay of 57 days, caused in filing the appeal, has been sufficiently and satisfactorily explained in the application. Hence, this application is allowed and the delay caused in filing the appeal is condoned. Rule is made absolute accordingly.
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